I'm really not a 'believer' that anything is free. "Free", in my sense this week, always comes at a cost in some way, hidden costs that we don't see --You can call me a 'stick in the mud' for thinking free comes very costly. So, this was a difficult, very difficult theme. Since I don't have any small kids to show off their 'free' spirit, I chose "Land of the Free"-------

This represents FREE. As in Lee Greenwood's song lyrics go...."And I'm proud to be an AmeriCAN where I least I know I'm free...." "Where the flag still stands for freedom......" [yet again, lives are lost at the cost of 'free America', not to mention taxes]

This photo is outside the county's fairgrounds exhibit hall/auditorium where Hillary Clinton held her campaign rally this past Wednesday in Robstown, Texas.

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I love the quote from Molly Ivins! You are very right in that there is no such thing as a free lunch. Great choice though. One of my favorite things about the photo hunt is seeing other's interpretations!

Thanks for your visit, Anni - until I remembered the group FREE I had nothing. Only in the last hour did I recall the chicken pic.Yes, we have all our cassettes still, 150+ except for those replaced by CDs.Have a great weekend.A.

I'm the same way. I had trouble with the free theme. You did a good job with it. I keep meaning to tell you that I was a big fan of Molly Ivins and I noticed your having quotes from her in your comment section. I was sad she didn't have a longer life. Have a great weekend Anni.

I always wonder why Americans need a flag to point out that they live in a free country ! I mean apart from China and a very few others, all European countries, Australia, Canada and even now also Russia is free. For me free was always granted as long as I live I didn't even think about it.

I went to a show "One night of Queen" with a fabolous interpretor of Freddy Mercury. It was absolutely great and I found my youth back ! If you like Freddy too, I made a post about it on Writer Cramps.

Very well said, Anni! I don't think Americans need a flag to point out that we live in a free country as someone pointed out in an earlier comment. I think Americans are proud of our heritage and country and realize that many men and women alike fight every day for the freedoms that we enjoy as well as people in other countries! We will never forget that, no matter what the price!!!

Oh dear,thanks for the comment to FREE.The photographer were of course Anna. But you never know these days, when a mobile phone is also a Camera +++. As you can see, I'm without any white stripes. Freedom for us here in the North. Let the Sun shine all over body.

the howdy tats needs lots of courage. LOL. I have high tolerance for pain but I'm so ticklish. Can't even stand foot spa without squirming.i'm planning to have my first ever tats on my iliac region. Hey i'm wholesome!i'm still looking for the coolest design.

Thank you for your very interesting entry.In Sweden we take our freedom for granted. I don´t think a Swede would ever think of showing the Swedish flag here. (But we haven´t had - nor participated in - any war during the last 200 years.)Happy Weekend!

You made a great choice for "Free." However as you say, nothing is every really free. Everything, including freedom costs something and often freedom is the most expensive of all because of the sacrifice that's been given over the years.

When you have time, please drop over to my Writing Nook. I've dedicated a part of today's post to you. Enjoy!

Hi Miss Hoot, I am back for another bite at the old apple. Please feel free to delete this comment if you so choose.

I read the comment that Gattina left and it just burned my butt. Gattina, in her ivory tower lives on the freedom provided by the blood of American Soldiers who fought to free her and her family in WWII. Frankly, I do not give a Damn if she thinks we need a flag or not, she needs to just say thank you and shut up. In my best Forrest Gump voice, and that is all I have got to say about that.

While it is true that FREE does not usually mean FREE,I also find that it can mean many different things. Some of these abstract themes are most interesting to explore because you must think about all the possible meanings in order to take a picture of it :)

Good Early Morning Anni,I woke up and had to have a snack and thought I would come check my blog. LOL. Very addictive it is huh? LOL. This is such a GREAT POST my friend. "THANK YOU" for posting this. It is indeed so true, NOTHING is really free. This war that is going on right now is costing people their lives. It is so humiliating that this is just going on and on. Let them bring our SOLDIER MEN & WOMEN home so no more are killed and they can be with their Families. If only I were President. Well, I guess I better stop there, I don't want to cause any uproars. Take care my friend and have a great day. Did you go see MS. Hillary? LOL. May God Bless You and Yours.

Love & Hugs,Karen H.P.S. I got your email and responded to it last night.